Sistla Dakshina Murthy is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of reporting experience and is currently serving as Principal Correspondent at NewsMeter, Telangana. He is presently based in Hyderabad. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College, he has worked with several reputed media organisations, including The New Indian Express, and The Hans India. He spent nearly seven years as a Senior Reporter with The New Indian Express in Vijayawada, gaining extensive experience in field reporting. You can follow his work on Twitter at @Murthy_BZA.

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Sistla Dakshina Murthy is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of reporting experience and is currently serving as Principal Correspondent at NewsMeter, Telangana. He is presently based in Hyderabad. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College, he has worked with several reputed media organisations, including The New Indian Express, and The Hans India. He spent nearly seven years as a Senior Reporter with The New Indian Express in Vijayawada, gaining extensive experience in field reporting. You can follow his work on Twitter at @Murthy_BZA.

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

CAT to DoPT: Relieve IAS officer Siva Shankar Lotheti, transfer him to Andhra in 2 weeks
CAT to DoPT: Relieve IAS officer Siva Shankar Lotheti, transfer him to Andhra in 2 weeks

CAT gives two weeks to DoPT to relieve IAS officer Siva Shankar Lotheti, facilitate his transfer to Andhra

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Aug 2025 10:16 AM IST


Making Telugu compulsory in schools: Telangana HC denies relief to petitioners challenging decision
Making Telugu compulsory in schools: Telangana HC denies relief to petitioners challenging decision

Telangana HC denies relief to petitioners challenging state's decision on Telugu language in schools

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Aug 2025 8:57 AM IST


Hyderabad: HYDRAA to fence 200 acres of govt land in Puppalaguda to prevent encroachments
Hyderabad: HYDRAA to fence 200 acres of govt land in Puppalaguda to prevent encroachments

Commissioner Ranganath also reviewed a large stretch of natural rock formations spanning over 160 acres in the Narsingi area

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 Aug 2025 8:00 AM IST


HYDRAA penalises Vasavi Constructions for obstructing major floodwater canal in Hitec City
HYDRAA penalises Vasavi Constructions for obstructing major floodwater canal in Hitec City

Acting on complaints from residents, HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath conducted a field inspection near Hitec City Railway Station

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 8:59 PM IST


ā€˜Not just a Telangana issue’: CM Revanth protests Centre’s delay in approving 42% BC Quota Bill
ā€˜Not just a Telangana issue’: CM Revanth protests Centre’s delay in approving 42% BC Quota Bill

Flanked by his Cabinet, MPs and hundreds of supporters, CM Revanth declared that the protest was not a political drama but a historic movement

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 8:51 PM IST


I promoted only legal skill games, not betting apps, Vijay Deverakonda tells ED
I promoted only legal skill games, not betting apps, Vijay Deverakonda tells ED

Vijay Devarakonda was questioned for over four hours by the ED in connection with a probe into celebrities promoting online betting apps

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 6:20 PM IST


TGRERA fines Haris Pranava Builders, Whistling Meadows developers for violations, puts names on blacklist
TGRERA fines Haris Pranava Builders, Whistling Meadows developers for violations, puts names on blacklist

The action comes following multiple complaints from homebuyers regarding construction deficiencies and project non-registration

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 5:21 PM IST


Pushpa 2 stampede: NHRC slams Telangana cops over lapses, demands response on relief to victims
Pushpa 2 stampede: NHRC slams Telangana cops over lapses, demands response on relief to victims

The commission has issued a show cause notice to Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and sought an explanation

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 3:28 PM IST


RTA offices in Hyderabad go digital with ā€˜Sarathi’; ā€˜Vahan’ services set to launch in 45 days
RTA offices in Hyderabad go digital with ā€˜Sarathi’; ā€˜Vahan’ services set to launch in 45 days

The move is aimed at streamlining public services and reducing the need for in-person visits to government offices

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 11:25 AM IST


KLIS irregularities: Ghose Commission report sparks slugfest between Uttam Kumar,  BRS’ Harish Rao
KLIS irregularities: Ghose Commission report sparks slugfest between Uttam Kumar, BRS’ Harish Rao

Former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao has strongly refuted the findings, calling them ā€œbaseless and conspiratorial

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Aug 2025 9:07 AM IST


LS polls: BRS leader KTR concedes defeat after poor showing
BRS pushes for electoral reforms: Scrap EVMs and return to ballot papers, stop SIR in Bihar

The party asked the EC to re-examine pending complaints and ensure uniform and fair treatment of all political parties, including State parties

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Aug 2025 8:06 PM IST


Nirmal police use their life-size cutouts on highway to scare speeding drivers into slowing down
Nirmal police use their life-size cutouts on highway to scare speeding drivers into slowing down

This low-cost, high-impact strategy is the brainchild of Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Aug 2025 6:19 PM IST


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